LANGSTONE COMMUNITY NURSERY
THE NURSERY'S OBJECTIVE IS TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE IN THE LOCAL AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. THE NURSERY OPERATES FROM TWO CLASSROOMS WITHIN AN INFANT SCHOOL, TERM TIME ONLY .
Objects
TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND BY:A) OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY FACILITIES AND TRAINING COURSE, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF PARENTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITIES OF SUCH GROUPS, ENSURING THAT SUCH GROUPS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN WHATEVER THEIR RACE, CULTURE, RELIGION, MEANS OR ABILITYB) ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF SUCH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTING PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND RECOGNITION OF SUCH NEEDS IN THE LOCAL AREASC) INSTIGATING AND ADHERING TO AND FURTHERING THE AIM OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £7,083 against a policy target of three months of expenditure, which is below the stated policy. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £6,109 for the year, resulting in total funds of £73,580.
What the accounts disclose
“In accordance with the Nursery's Policy, the Trustees have maintained the appropriate levet of reserves in its second bank account. This fund ensures that the Nursery is able to meet the casts of staff wages, rent, service charges and associated costs for a period of three months.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- SHERIDAN DEWchair
- Heather Churcher
- Kerry Deacon Deacon
- Lisa Mohr
- MEGAN POPLE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £237k | £251k |
| 31/03/2025 | £225k | £212k |
| 31/03/2024 | £205k | £192k |
| 31/03/2023 | £184k | £202k |
| 31/03/2022 | £172k | £171k |
Common questions
Is LANGSTONE COMMUNITY NURSERY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £7,083 against a policy target of three months of expenditure, which is below the stated policy. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £6,109 for the year, resulting in total funds of £73,580. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2011 | £7k | Langstone Community Nursery Makeover |